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Get rid of the maintenance required light with ease using this simple guide
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Unlike a lot of things in your car, the maintenance required light doesn’t automatically shut off once you’ve completed an oil change or other service. The good news is that it’s super quick and easy to reset this light! In this article, we’ll provide you with the steps you need to get rid of the maintenance required light on your dashboard. These instructions work for most car makes like Toyota and Honda.

Things You Should Know

  • Turn your key in the ignition twice so your car’s power comes on, but don’t start the engine.
  • Use the “ODO/TRIP” button on the dashboard to change the dashboard display to “TRIP A.”
  • Turn your car off and hold down the “ODO/TRIP” button. Turn your car back on so it’s just running power.
  • Continue to hold down on the “ODO/TRIP” button until the maintenance light disappears. Then, release the button.

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Turn your car on, but do not start the engine.

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  1. When you reset your maintenance light, your car’s engine shouldn’t be on. However, you still need power. Just switch your keys over twice so the ignition is in the “II” or “RUN” placement. [1]
    • For cars with a “Start/Stop” button, press it twice with your feet off the brake.
    • If your car’s maintenance required light turned on, don’t panic. This light is just a maintenance reminder that automatically comes on after every 5,000 miles (8,000 km). This is when most car manufacturers recommend that you change your oil , replace your air filters , and rotate your tires . [2]
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Change the dashboard display to “TRIP A.”

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  1. Find the long, stem-like “ODO/TRIP” button that extends out of your dashboard. Then, push the button until the display on your dashboard reads “Trip A.” [3]
    • For 2002 to 2006 Toyotas, change your display to “ODO.”
    • On some cars, the button is labeled “TRIP RESET,” “TRIP,” or “ODO.”
    • Some cars have the “ODO/TRIP” button on the steering wheel. It might be labeled “TRIP” or “DISP.” [4]
    • If your car has an electronic color display dashboard, just navigate to “Settings,” “Vehicle Settings,” and “Scheduled Maintenance” using the arrows on your steering wheel. Just press “OK” and “Yes” to reset the maintenance data and turn off the light. [5]
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Turn your car on and check that the maintenance light is off.

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